[He lets out a laugh, a little harsher than the ones he forced out in week one but absolutely more genuine.]

I do enjoy the activity... I'm no expert. I appreciate the praise, however.

[Akechi continues to kick his legs and sighs contently.]

I enjoy those sorts of things... Though I think I'd prefer biking over actual hiking. [In a time where Markechi could have been real.] We should go sometime. [He holds up a finger.] Maybe we'll go on an excursion that allows us to do some of those things.